Engine | Honda CB500 | Kawasaki Z750 |
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Engine code | 5VX8 | |
Displacement | 499 cc | 748 cc |
Max power | 57 hp (@9 500 RPM) | 106 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
Max torque | 34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM) |
Redline | 10 500 RPM | 12 100 RPM |
Idling speed | 1 500 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
Compression | 10.50:1 | 11.30:1 |
Oil capacity | 2.93 quart | 3.22 quart |
Oil type | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40 |
Spark plug type | NGK CR8EH9 | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX |
Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
Valves | 8 | 16 |
Bore | 73.0 mm | 68.4 mm |
Stroke | 59.0 mm | 50.9 mm |
Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
Weight to power | 7.46 lbs/hp | 4.70 lbs/hp |
Power to weight | 334 hp/2500lbs | 531 hp/2500lbs |
Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
Gearbox | Honda CB500 | Kawasaki Z750 |
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Type | Sequential | Sequential |
Clutch | Wet | Wet |
Drive | Chain | Chain |
Chain type | 525 | |
Gears count | 6 | 6 |
Primary ratio | 1.947 | 1.714 |
Final drive | 2.666 | 2.867 |
1. gear | 3.461 (43 mph) | 2.571 (71 mph) |
2. gear | 2.235 (68 mph) | 1.941 (94 mph) |
3. gear | 1.75 (86 mph) | 1.556 (117 mph) |
4. gear | 1.478 (102 mph) | 1.333 (136 mph) |
5. gear | 1.28 (119 mph) | 1.2 (152 mph) |
6. gear | 1.13 (134 mph) | 1.095 (166 mph) |
Chasis | Honda CB500 | Kawasaki Z750 |
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Frame type | Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction | Tubular steel, diamond |
Front susp. | 37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel) | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel |
Rear susp. | Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel) | Swinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travel |